Depending on the state you are in, it all depends on the judge's order. If your petition requests that the other party pays for the final decree, once ordered, and if the judge agrees.. it is ordered at the time the divorce is final. Usually, a prior arrangement can be made with the other party. In some states, the person that files has to pay for the divorce, but it all depends on the petition.
Whatever you may want in the terms of the divorce, make sure it is in writing, if not, it is not in the contract. Remember a divorce is a contract between two persons.
No. Soldiers cannot get a divorce for free, but they may be able to get reduced fees for a divorce
The fees are paid to the court for processing the case, so no they can not be waved.
You can get divorce court fees waived if you fall below a certain poverty level point. Even if you spouse is incarcerated, you would have to pay the fees if you have a good income.
how do you get your maiden name back after a divorce if you didn't get it on your divorce decree
In my case, no, in the state of Missouri.
I paid $370.00.
Each county, region, or country has their own set fees. In the Kansas City Metro, they run from $50 to $180.
http://www.law.siu.edu/selfhelp/info/divorce/divsupc.pdf describes the entire process. There are forms you must fill out in order to file for divorce, as well as fees that must be paid.
Per Lergal Zoom is $ 350.00
It costs your soul plus a nominal fee of $1074.86
$80 to file a complaint $50 to file an answer
In my experience most divorce attorneys in the state of California charge on average of $200 per hour. This however, does not include court fees.